Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Lago della Maddalena, Colle della Maddalena
Piedmont
The Colle della Maddalena (Col de Larche) carries the road to France at 1,996 m, and just below it the Lago della Maddalena spreads across the pass meadows with the Rocca dei Tre Vescovi above. A flat loop circles the water; the GTA and the source of the Stura are close by.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at the col.
Water
Streams into the lake; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Lake astride the Franco-Italian border
- Flat meadow shoreline loop
- Source of the Stura di Demonte nearby
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the flat shoreline away from the pass road.
